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Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) was established in 1960 as Brazil’s second federal university to be built in a rural area. It has become a leading university in business, design, innovation, science, and technology. The university is frequently ranked among the best universities in Latin America.

UFJF’s main campus is located in Juiz de Fora, a city in the state of Minas Gerais. The city sits deep in the Paraibuna River valley and is the centre of a highly developed agricultural region producing bananas, coffee, rice, sugarcane and other crops and livestock. Juiz de Fora is also known for manufacturing plastics and textiles. UFJF has a second campus in the city of Governador Valadares, another agricultural trade hub.

There are currently 93 undergraduate courses available at the university, as well as 36 masters programmes and 17 doctorate degrees. According to the General Index of Courses published by the Ministry of Education in 2015, UFJF’s undergraduate courses are among the top eight in Brazil. Some of these include architecture and urban planning, biological sciences, and electrical engineering.

For students seeking to take a break from their studies, the university offers several leisure areas. UFJF’s Sensorial Garden allows visitors to escape their ordinary routine in favour of relaxation. The garden is divided into four parts, air, earth, fire, and water, so that visitors can enjoy a variety of flowers and plants. The university’s Botanic Garden is located in the Atlantic Forest, providing an authentic experience for visitors to truly immerse themselves in nature.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.6 (1)
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Student total
26483 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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Subjects Taught at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

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Life Sciences801–1000th

  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education601+

  • Education

Clinical and Health801–1000th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science1001+

  • Computer Science

Engineering1001+

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences801+

  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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